Ghanaian boxer Bernard Abbey faces a tough challenge on March 15 against Lasha Guruli in Georgia.
Guruli, a 28-year-old Georgian, is 5’10” (178cm) tall and fights out of Rustavi, Georgia. He is also a Paris 2024 Olympic bronze medalist with an impressive amateur record of 67 wins and 21 losses, and this fight will mark his professional debut.
For the 20-year-old Abbey, this fight is a significant opportunity. While acknowledging the difficulty of competing outside Ghana for the first time, he sees it as a crucial step towards his world championship dreams. He is determined to win for Shiatse Promotions, who have invested in his career.
Shiatse Sports Management and Promotions CEO, Hon. Emmanuel Nii Okai Laryea, emphasized the importance of capitalizing on this opportunity. He hopes for Abbey’s success, viewing the fight as valuable experience and exposure.
Abbey’s coach and matchmaker, Augustus Dodoo, believes he can break the string of recent losses suffered by Ghanaian boxers fighting abroad.
Bernard Abbey has been training hard at the Discipline Boxing Gym and is highly motivated and confident. He aims to maintain his undefeated professional record of 6 wins and 0 losses.
Story By Sammy Heywood Okine
